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Bulls head north to battle the Bucks
Tickets for every Chicago Bulls 2007.08 home game are on sale now at the United Center, Ticketmaster, online at Bulls.com or by calling 1.800.4NBA.TIX.
Nov. 02
Bulls vs Philadelphia
7:30 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
Nov. 03
Bulls @ Milwaukee
7:30 p.m.
WGN
ESPN 1000
Nov. 06
Bulls vs L.A. Clippers
7:30 p.m.
CSN-Chicago
ESPN 1000
Nov. 08
Bulls vs Detroit
7:00 p.m.
TNT
ESPN 1000
Nov. 10
Bulls vs Toronto
7:30 p.m.
WGN
ESPN 1000
Brew Pub Weekends
Bulls fans, remember that after every Friday and Saturday home game, Anheuser-Busch will be sponsoring Weekends in the Budweiser Select Brew Pub! The Budweiser Select Brew Pub will remain open an hour after each Friday and Saturday game at the United Center and will feature a live DJ.
Enter the Bulls Sweepstakes
Win a 2008 Kia Sorento SUV in this season's Bulls Sweepstakes!
Entering is easy and the grand prize winner will take home a brand new SUV courtesy of Kia Motors. Many other unbelievable prizes will be awarded, including round-trip airline tickets courtesy of United, wireless telephones courtesy of Verizon Wireless, gift certificates to Dick's Sporting Goods, and much more!
Simply visit Bulls.com to enter now.
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Home Opener: Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Bulls have won six of the last nine meetings with the 76ers
Hello Bulls Fan,
The Bulls look to rebound from a season-opening loss when they face the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at the United Center (7:30 p.m. CT | CSN | ESPN 1000).
Chicago began its season Wednesday at the Meadowlands in New Jersey, where it had lost 11 straight. Although the Bulls rallied from a 17-point second-half deficit to force overtime, they never led in the extra period and fell 112-103.
Ben Gordon had 27 points and Luol Deng added 22 points and 11 rebounds for Chicago, which may have been distracted by persistent Kobe Bryant trade rumors.
General manager John Paxson did his best Thursday to dispel those rumors involving Bryant and the Bulls.
"There's not a deal done,'' he said. "There's not going to be a deal done. All the things that were out there were really unfair to all of us who were trying to do our jobs. The misinformation ... I think gets in the way of the process. It's just such a complicated thing and we kind of put it to rest now.''
Trade rumors, though, weren't the only reason why the Bulls dropped their first game. They shot 39.6 percent (38-of-96) from the field, committed 16 turnovers and were outscored 37-19 from the free-throw line.
Gordon - a natural shooting guard - was responsible for six of those turnovers while filling in at the point for Kirk Hinrich, who played only 25 minutes before fouling out. Chris Duhon later took over at point guard and contributed 10 points and six assists in 30 minutes.
Chicago has lost seven of its last nine home openers, including last season's 89-88 defeat to Sacramento. The Bulls haven't opened 0-2 since starting 2004.05.
Unlike Chicago, very little is expected from Philadelphia, which started a season without Allen Iverson for the first time in 12 years. Despite a strong game from emerging star Andre Iguodala, the 76ers dropped their opener 106-97 at Toronto on Wednesday.
Iguodala scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half and grabbed eight rebounds for Philadelphia, which nearly erased a 22-point third-quarter deficit.
Going 17-9 to close last season proved the 76ers can win without Iverson, but they need to find offense from someone other than Iguodala to be successful over the course of a full season.
The next best option is Kyle Korver, who scored 20 points on 7-of-12 from the field against Toronto. Korver, though, is primarily a shooter and is not known for the ability to create his own shot.
Iguodala is the only player on Philadelphia's roster that has averaged more than 17 points in a season. Point guard Andre Miller averaged 16.5 in 2001.02 with Cleveland.
The Bulls have won six of the last nine meetings with the 76ers, including two of three last season.
Tune in to watch tonight's game at 7:30 p.m. CT on Comcast SportsNet Chicago and listen live on ESPN Radio 1000. Visit Bulls.com or click here now for a complete preview of this evening's contest.
Probable Bulls Starters | Roster and Statistics
Guard 12 Kirk Hinrich 6-3 | 190
Guard 7 Ben Gordon 6-3 | 200
Forward 9 Luol Deng 6-9 | 220
Forward 24 Tyrus Thomas 6-8 | 215
Center 3 Ben Wallace 6-9 | 240
Probable 76ers Starters | Roster and Statistics
Guard 7 Andre Miller 6-2 | 200
Guard 33 Willie Green 6-3 | 201
Forward 9 Andre Iguodala 6-6 | 207
Forward 30 Reggie Evans 6-8 | 245
Center 1 Samuel Dalembert 6-11 | 250
Injury Report
Bulls
Joakim Noah (right ankle sprain) is day-to-day. For a full report and the latest on Bulls' injuries, check out the AthletiCo Injury Report at Bulls.com.
Sixers
Louis Amundson (hip pointer) is doubtful, while Herbert Hill (torn meniscus in left knee) is out.
Bulls Name Team Captains
For the 2007.08 season, fifth year guard Kirk Hinrich and fourth year forward Luol Deng have been chosen by their peers to serve as team captains. For Hinrich, it is his fourth consecutive season being elected by his teammates to serve as captain. For Deng, it is his first season as one of the chosen leaders.
Get more game notes, statistics and player bios at Bulls.com.
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Motorola and Verizon Wireless Booth
Hey Bulls Fans! Stop by the Motorola Verizon Wireless booth, near sections 103-104, at this Friday's home opener and check out all the latest Motorola handsets - RAZR2, MOTO Q music, MOTORIZR Z6tv, and cool Motorola accessories too.
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